I really don't like fully faired sportbikes. I've had my eye on a new street triple, but I wonder if I wouldn't be happier just getting a functional street bike and a DRZ as a secondary bike. Are the DRZ400SM's peppy enough to hike it up into the mtns for some riding, or would I have to trailer it up 70. I like to ride grand county, but live down in Parker, is why I ask.

Are there any other alternatives to the drz that are, cheap, up on power but also reliable (w/ reasonable service intervals)? I can't seem to find any.

What would you do?